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A modeling framework for exploring the population‐level effects of endocrine disruptors
Author(s) -
McTavish Kathleen,
Stech Harlan,
Stay Frank
Publication year - 1998
Publication title -
environmental toxicology and chemistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.1
H-Index - 171
eISSN - 1552-8618
pISSN - 0730-7268
DOI - 10.1002/etc.5620170109
Subject(s) - transgenerational epigenetics , endocrine system , xenobiotic , population , disturbance (geology) , population model , biology , environmental health , endocrinology , hormone , medicine , pregnancy , genetics , paleontology , biochemistry , offspring , enzyme
Methods are proposed for modeling the population‐level effects of endocrine‐disrupting chemicals on age‐structured populations. We present a framework for representing xenobiotic‐induced impacts to reproductive, life‐stage transition, and mortality rates. Numerical simulations are described addressing delayed disturbance and recovery dynamics and potential transgenerational effects.